Ralph Cook Obituary
“Then and Now”
70, passed away on May 27, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Born in Detroit, Mich., he had lived and worked in Akron, Ohio, and resided in Canton, Ohio (Perry Township) since 1979. He was retired from AT&T after 30 years of service, and also worked at Pittsburgh Plate and Glass. He served in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Howard Cook; brother, Dallas Cook; mother, Emery Cook. Ralph is survived by his wife of 40 years, Meilani M. Cook; sons, James H. Cook, Jr., Marietta, Ga., and Marlon C. Cook (partner Heidi Ball), Canton, Ohio; daughters, Alisa R. (Christopher) Ross, Acworth, Ga. and Melissa M. (Karim) Elamraoui, Canton, Ohio; sister, Sharon (William, deceased) Cook-Jones, Akron, Ohio; brother, Gerald (DeLisa) Cook, Decatur, Ga.; brother-in-law, Clifford Harris II, Moore, Okla.; sister-in-law, Yolanda Mitchell, Las Vegas, Nev.; brother-in-law, Terry (Luellen) Eggleston, El Cerrito, Calif.; special niece, Lashawn Armour, Akron, Ohio; special nephew, Curtis Cook, Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 12 noon at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Joseph Lee, officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Rhoden Memorial Home.
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Deedra Watts
June 3, 2017
Thank You Ralph for being such a good man and grandfather to my children. Thank You for always rendering sound advice and for making us laugh. Who knew your trip to Georgia in April would be the last time we saw you. You will remain in our hearts forever! We Love You!
Deedra, Jamal, Jade, James Jr & Julian
Colossians 2:2-3 KJV
2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
John & Susan White
June 3, 2017
To The Cook Family Sorry For Your Loss You Have Are Condolences & Deepest Sympathy & Are Prayers Go Out To You All & Ralph R.I.P.
Ann Cook Lacey
June 2, 2017
My condolences to all. Big fun hanging with you and my big brother Michael back in the day, super bowl parties and what not! Say hello to him for me when you meet up. Rest.
Ann Cook Lacey
June 2, 2017
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort bring you peace during these difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11
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June 2, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pamela Moss
June 1, 2017
My sympathy,condolences and prayers are with the Cook family and friends in your time of bereavement.
Para Jones
June 1, 2017
Dear Meilani and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Sincerely,
Para Jones
Melissa Cook
June 1, 2017
Going to miss you dad, can't believe you are gone. But you are not forgotten. Will miss hearing your voice, fishing, cooking and you being goofy. You truly are the best father anyone could have. I miss you and take care...LOVE YOU!
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